Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermostats

2006-08-03 Thread Dale Leavens
Commented within your original message. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing

2006-08-05 Thread Dale Leavens
I had to look up Chiggers on the Web! We don't appear to have that particular form of nasty up here. I wonder too at the apparent quantity of frolics down there? Think I will stick with our bears and moose! I know how to deal with them. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit

2006-08-06 Thread Dale Leavens
as all of the advertising would have us believe the driver must keep them under his seat because it all begins from the same refinery. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-06 Thread Dale Leavens
to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Deck Screws

2006-08-06 Thread Dale Leavens
easier to move at least some of the screws. You might want to dip the replacements in a little oil too before putting them in although over the years it probably wouldn't matter much. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-07 Thread Dale Leavens
the additional insulation bats across the joists to further fill over any gaps and further limit thermal bridging through the joists. Don't forget to leave ventilation space at the eves so air can flow up over the underside of the roof decking Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-07 Thread Dale Leavens
, should be reinforced across the tops of doors to help support the weight above. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread Dale Leavens
Can you make the headphone work as a mike? One should even in a stereo set. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-11 Thread Dale Leavens
no service costs, equipment storage, fuel purchasing and hauling and I don't have to loose any time from my work shop. Best of all, neither do I have to get up early or postpone supper. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to tune a Satellite Dish

2006-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
You can tune a dish and you can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Loren buntemeyer [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-13 Thread Dale Leavens
I suppose one could instal electronic guiding wires and independent clutching for the drive wheels and have a robotic or at least an automated blower. Comes back to similar methods for lawn cutting. Gas jets with electronic ignition might provide another option. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Possible Project: Navigating Bios with Jaws

2006-08-13 Thread Dale Leavens
to pursue. If I have already written on this subject, sorry to have done so again. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Possible Project: Navigating Bios with Jaws

2006-08-14 Thread Dale Leavens
it seems to me that there has to be other ways besides those offered through the set-up before software is loaded. Some of the functions are available through other methods like the methods for setting date and time. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tired, so tired.

2006-08-14 Thread Dale Leavens
hole auger is quite a challenge too. It is all character building. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
theoretically make removal more difficult. Don't know why that should matter really but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
would have been fully adequate.Going all the way through the brick and air space and on into the rim joist and through to a floor joist, man you are running a very long bolt most of which isn't doing anything. That is true, when you own a home you become intimate with your iron monger. Dale

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting a curve

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
too. I have used both a jig saw and a router for that sort of task but prefer the router. I think in your situation I would first cut the plywood in half so as to preserve the unnecessary cut. How thick a sheet are you cutting and why that size? Inquiring minds want to know. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
Oh I understand now , I never thought of nailing sideways like that, more on a diagonal something like toenailing. Gives a lot more meet to pound the nails into and drives the joist tight to the rim or ledger. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting a curve

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
decking boards? I am assuming two by stock, anything thinner won't be adequate. I have seen one inch but it is inadequate and even if permitted will prove to be unsatisfactory I am sure. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Compost Bin from a Garbage Can

2006-08-15 Thread Dale Leavens
hardly handle the tines. I should have a piece of perforated pipe down the middle to permit more air into the middle of the pile it would work better. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] worm bin

2006-08-16 Thread Dale Leavens
The trouble with worms though is that you will want to sort them out of the compost when it gets full. It wouldn't hurt to leave a few of them and even some of their eggs in the applied compost most of the time I suppose but you wouldn't want to have to start over each time. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fan maintenance

2006-08-16 Thread Dale Leavens
of the windings to fail that the top speed is only a few RPM and it hums like an entire choir that has forgotten the words. I would dearly love to find another which would operate from a dimmer for the infinitely variable characteristics but they seem to be unavailable. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Interesting Story on Worm Farming

2006-08-16 Thread Dale Leavens
I must say that I wondered about that too. And what are the lights for on his farm? Can't the worms see where they are going underground or maybe for tanning? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Linolium Flooring Repair

2006-08-18 Thread Dale Leavens
but it is likely that the thin surface will easily catch again in the recent future. Hope this helps or at least gives you some ideas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a book of interest (fwd)

2006-08-18 Thread Dale Leavens
most of the time, when I want something I want it now because by the time I get it I want something else. Life is so much less complicated now that I have passed the dating phase Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

[BlindHandyMan] Info on managing cultured marble.

2006-08-19 Thread Dale Leavens
Frequently Asked Questions, New Hampshire Marble, Cultured Marble, Bathtubs, Showerbases, Vanity tops, Sinks, Flatstock, technical informationHere is a page with the information on drilling cultured marble and other useful facts. New Hampshire Marble Frequently asked questions and technical

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Aspartame.... The World's Best Ant Poison !

2006-08-22 Thread Dale Leavens
Isn't it ironic that the authors warn you not to get it on your hands! Just how much is in the average diet soft drink? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-22 Thread Dale Leavens
stainless! Hope this gives you some useful ideas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building saw hourses

2006-08-22 Thread Dale Leavens
, enough to be stable but not so much that I am tripping over the ends of the legs when hurrying around the horses. I hope this is helpful, or at least gives you a few ideas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype Dale Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-23 Thread Dale Leavens
with a press. It could also be done with a regular circular saw and appropriate jigs, I made the roof for my 12 by 16 foot shed in that way but for a single one off table it would take about as long to create the jig to follow as to cut the boards. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada

Re: [BlindHandyMan] compound miter say?

2006-08-23 Thread Dale Leavens
is more desirable, I got the table saw first and did a lot of pretty sophisticated work with it but that miter saw is also pretty darn helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] compound miter say?

2006-08-23 Thread Dale Leavens
You know, oddly enough the larger blade doesn't gain you much. I had not known of these new belt drive machines, mine and all I have seen to date are direct drive units. A nice big panel saw would be a treat. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] compound miter say?

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
of blade is exposed and I trust it to stay just where it is. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] compound saws..

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
both purchase prices together will probably get you the best of the best first time out. Have a look at www.northerntool.com or www.harborfreight .com pretty good sources in the U.S. If you get a chance please try to look at other equipment. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL

[BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Straight edge guide clamp

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
All-In-One Straight Edge ClampHere is a selection of guides and accessories which look good to me. I don't se one 8 feet long here but will keep looking. I am thinking I might get one though for cross cutting and routing dadoes. All-In-One Clamp

[BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Ralph, here is a way to straighten an edge.

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
Joint'r Clamp MORE SIMPLE WOODWORKING SOLUTIONS from SIMP'L PRODUCTS, Inc. . . . they work every time Products Where to Buy Company Instructions

[BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Ralph, here is a way to straighten an edge.

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
Joint'r Clamp MORE SIMPLE WOODWORKING SOLUTIONS from SIMP'L PRODUCTS, Inc. . . . they work every time Products Where to Buy Company Instructions

Re: [BlindHandyMan] handheld circ saws was Compound Miter Saws?

2006-08-24 Thread Dale Leavens
of sins. The other problem is where to keep an eight foot long guide when not in use but where it is convenient and easy to get to. Nevertheless, well worth the bother to have.. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Ralph, here is a way to straighten an edge.

2006-08-25 Thread Dale Leavens
. Glad to hear it worked out well. The snugger you get the mating surfaces to fit the better the glue joint will be. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Ralph

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
What tool do you intend to use to cut with? Is this sheet metal or some composite? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
though and the hood won't be flat I am sure, they are usually contoured so it may be a little difficult to track perfectly. Hope this helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
work though with the stick or rod. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] weed killers

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
, that stuff becomes inert almost immediately it touches something. Keep the pets away for a couple of hours ant that should be fine! Keep them from drinking it of course! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our

Re: [BlindHandyMan] weed killers

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
: [BlindHandyMan] weed killers Just kill the weeds around the fences Steve Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Weed Killers

2006-08-27 Thread Dale Leavens
or 8 inches deep all around the perimeter this will act as a barrier for lawn grasses or other adjacent roots from transitioning. With plastic though and no light through black plastic you should be pretty good for a very long time. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Salt as a weed killer

2006-08-29 Thread Dale Leavens
You might try rat traps, I don't know how effective they are but I very much doubt your dog will get into one. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fiber Glass

2006-08-30 Thread Dale Leavens
help here. If you work to a wet edge you can stop and mix up more and continue so long as you have worked the resin well into the fabric. It won't penetrate through already set resin and you don't want voids in the finished product. I can't think of anything more just now, hope this helps. Dale

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators

2006-08-31 Thread Dale Leavens
familiar with it but more capable than I and will get the job done in much less time than I would.. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Doctor

2006-09-01 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi Rae, Have you used it with masonry bits? and how did it do with them? Masonry bits are very differently shaped, no under-cut, and the carbide tipped ones are very hard. Just curious, big masonry bits are very expensive and they do grind badly when drilling. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finishing a Cutting Board

2006-09-01 Thread Dale Leavens
and like it well. It is a very blind friendly finish material. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using a table saw.

2006-09-01 Thread Dale Leavens
be a good way to set it depending on the design of the table. You may also use the corner of the table as a pretty good guide to set it square. Hope this is helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This should be the nexstec multimeter

2006-09-02 Thread Dale Leavens
. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 12:18 PM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a concrete question

2006-09-02 Thread Dale Leavens
and if in good condition you can likely bring them back. I hope this was helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a concrete question

2006-09-02 Thread Dale Leavens
and if in good condition you can likely bring them back. I hope this was helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Very dangerous scam

2006-09-03 Thread Dale Leavens
Well, just how authentic it looks on scrutiny is beside the point, it fools enough people to be worth the while of the perpetrators. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the blind handy man files page

2006-09-03 Thread Dale Leavens
enabled. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 11:36 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Panel jig

2006-09-03 Thread Dale Leavens
, a series of pieces, 12 I think for gluing up to be turned on a lathe. This he called a sled and specifically designed for those very precise cuts. If you want more information or a better explanation just ask. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Panel jig

2006-09-04 Thread Dale Leavens
with a hand saw and chisel. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 04

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives

2006-09-05 Thread Dale Leavens
Well, can you estimate a 45 degree angle? half of that is 22.5 which is just a little over 20, 10 degrees is about half of that. The slope on the back of a chair to the seat is usually about 8 degrees if done correctly and if that helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Here is one type of straight edge guide on sale!

2006-09-06 Thread Dale Leavens
to have a link to a site on my old dead computer but I haven't been able to locate it. I bought mine from our local Home Hardware store, I think though it is a uniquely Canadian chain. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

[BlindHandyMan] Lee's tagline.

2006-09-06 Thread Dale Leavens
Lee's tagline reminds me of that little question I was asked not long ago. Did you hear about the invisible man who married the invisible woman? The kids were nothing to look at either. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

Re: [BlindHandyMan] kitchen drain trap

2006-09-07 Thread Dale Leavens
hand tight should be enough, but a good hand tight. If it does leak a little you can buy new wedge shaped rings. You need to know the size, usually inch and a quarter but can be inch and a half or two inches. Hope I understood you correctly. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The guts of a laptop

2006-09-08 Thread Dale Leavens
So Dan, Is there a discrete power supply or is it also integrated directly into the main circuit board? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers

2006-09-08 Thread Dale Leavens
of the soil, it's density and so on, the amount of any snow cover, the direction of the hillside and even direction of prevailing winds and weather. My answer therefore is a very definite maybe. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

[BlindHandyMan] Emailing: NTESearch.htm Drill Doctor at Northern Tool.

2006-09-09 Thread Dale Leavens
drill doctor from Northern Tool + Equipment Shop by Price a.. $20 - $50 (3) a.. $50 - $100 (1) a.. $100 - $250 (2) Home Search: drill doctor Drill Bit Sharpeners 6 Products Sort by:

[BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-09 Thread Dale Leavens
. This is not really a fixit question however there are a couple of hundred blind people on this list which spreads the net fairly wide. Thanks for your indulgence. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
big import duty. Now if I can find a short cruise to use up a little time while down there after seven days both my wife and I can bring in $750 each tax free. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
I too listened for a couple of minutes last night using my ThinkPad and Windows XP through Winamp. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
to form a flat spot which, i thought might grab. I figured then if I made a second one at 90 degrees to the original then even if the pin spun at least one would engage the lip but alas, all I managed to do was ruin the warrantee. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-12 Thread Dale Leavens
is in the import duty. I am trying now to locate a vendor in or around Houston where I can wander in and buy one. Even allowing for the exchange rate I should be able to buy one for under $400 over there, I need about $600 here. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Top 20 Rejected Katie Couric Closing Lines adult joke

2006-09-15 Thread Dale Leavens
I didn't get the kiss my black ass reference. Catie is a blond white woman, unless she is of mixed race and the black half is below the waist or something. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning out window wells

2006-09-17 Thread Dale Leavens
. They do make a cleaning agent as well, coloured so that building inspectors can see that it has been used as a method of quality control in the building industry to keep the builders honest, it isn't necessary and particularly not for this application. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: burning barels

2006-09-18 Thread Dale Leavens
the volume. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:45 PM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: burning barels

2006-09-18 Thread Dale Leavens
He has a moderate sized pit with a few rocks around it. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel

2006-09-19 Thread Dale Leavens
when the few hangers on are at too much risk of puking on your floor to bring inside. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel

2006-09-19 Thread Dale Leavens
We have already had half a dozen heavy frosts although not enough to kill my roses yet and there are a couple of lilies still blooming in the upper gardens. My little water feature is still tinkling on the front lawn too but the leaves are turning and beginning to fall. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dead Volt Meter

2006-09-19 Thread Dale Leavens
for KMS Tools is 1-800-567-8979. Thanks to K0LR for this information. Direct link to the NEXXTECH talking multimeter: http://www.kmstools.com/main.php?scripts/products/cat.php?142 Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread Dale Leavens
or buck saw, even a big one will probably cost under 20 bucks! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread Dale Leavens
Smoke sausage? How do you light a sausage? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all in one washing machines?

2006-09-21 Thread Dale Leavens
I did a google search and they are, as you say, very expensive. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Shooters List???

2006-09-29 Thread Dale Leavens
with a high attrition rate. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 29

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing

2006-09-29 Thread Dale Leavens
. It wants about three quarters of an inch into each fitting. You will need three feet and an inch and a half to span a three foot gap between fittings to allow for that insertion. Hope this helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ooooo! sumthin died in here!

2006-09-29 Thread Dale Leavens
it as an aerosol for those reasons. I don't however have any better solution Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lubricating chokes

2006-09-30 Thread Dale Leavens
Well Carla Jo, I thought of Vaseline on the thumbs as they encircle the throat. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Carla Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me!

2006-10-05 Thread Dale Leavens
or more cords a year as do some of my friends, I would probably enjoy a much more intimate relationship with a chain saw under those circumstances. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermostat was New Tool Review

2006-10-06 Thread Dale Leavens
Ah! Thank you very much. I'll have a go at that this week-end. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Mark M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermostat was New Tool Review

2006-10-07 Thread Dale Leavens
and if you don't have air conditioning which I do not you can operate with only two. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Circ saw cutting techniques

2006-10-10 Thread Dale Leavens
to be pretty heavy. It seems to me that blades on the left have appeared nearly over night. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED

[BlindHandyMan] One view on circular saws.

2006-10-10 Thread Dale Leavens
, President International Tool Corporation Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http

[BlindHandyMan] Some historical information on circular saws.

2006-10-10 Thread Dale Leavens
specific data was not located. Copyright © 1993 1998 LAF/C.R.S., Inc. All rights reserved. The previous article, in whole or in part, appeared in the December 1993 issue of Remodeling News. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oops? Have to take it back, was Circ saw cutting techniques

2006-10-11 Thread Dale Leavens
will be to find and instal a network valve arrangement so I can have a modest network but one which doesn't all have to be pressurized when only one branch is required. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood

2006-10-13 Thread Dale Leavens
to get off of your hands. I do have some stuff they call liquid gloves from Lee Valley which is a barrier cream, that helps a lot but you will want a cloth, cheese cloth will do but pull away any free threads from where you cut it so they don't come free and stick in the finish. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood

2006-10-13 Thread Dale Leavens
that you are getting coverage and if you don't, you will be going over it with another coat anyway. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Dale Leavens
inside air and has the other advantage that it can be reversed for cooling in summer months but that requires a little more study. These are just a few thoughts to consider. I think we probably all would like to save energy money. It can leave us vulnerable though to hype. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread Dale Leavens
the grid can be cheaper than burning the gas or how you can squeeze more heat out of that electricity than the gas originally put into it. Of course my wife insists that a few ounces of chocolate will put five pounds on her and I don't argue that so perhaps it may be. Dale Leavens, Cochrane

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread Dale Leavens
. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: RE

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

2006-10-16 Thread Dale Leavens
mother was constantly wiping my finger prints off of dry paint, prints I couldn't see. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-17 Thread Dale Leavens
but, with their input I am often armed with a good starting point to find my way in my way. That reminds me, I should drop that lady a note to see how things are getting along, she must be an exceptional woman. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

2006-10-17 Thread Dale Leavens
disposable rollers for applying contact cement and working with fiberglass resin. Those were tips given to me by a sighted chap, it makes laying that sticky stuff down a lot easier. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slip joint leak: I messed up?

2006-10-17 Thread Dale Leavens
. It isn't always obvious and may not be where you think. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

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